Joe Montana is still scheduled to start for the San Francisco 49ers in their exhibition opener against the Denver Broncos next week.

Montana, who had two days of rest, limited his Monday morning passing drills to just 30 throws, and afterwards said his arm felt just about the same."It (right arm) still feels tired," said Montana, who missed the entire 1991 season following right elbow surgery. "It felt pretty good the early part, then it just got a little tired."

Montana said that the arm stiffens up between drills and he's having a difficult time keeping it loose.

Meanwhile, Houston Oilers quarterback Warren Moon walked out of training camp.

Moon's agent, Leigh Steinberg, told the network Moon left camp because of a contract dispute that has lingered for more than a year.

Chiefs

Deron Cherry, who showed up at the Kansas City Chiefs training camp 11 seasons ago as a free agent punter, said good-bye Monday as a six-time All-Pro free safety and one of the best defensive backs of his time.

Flanked by family and friends, Cherry wiped away tears as he announced his retirement during an emotional news conference. He said a severe knee injury that required surgery two years ago and the fear of a possible debilitating injury helped him decide it was time to move on.

Eagles

Veteran cornerback Izel Jenkins was close to agreeing to contract terms, Philadelphia president Harry Gamble said. Jenkins, a free agent, is one of 12 players still missing from the Eagles training camp.

Browns

Tommy Vardell sweated through his first practice, getting pounded and scratched, and Cleveland's first-round draft choice couldn't have been happier.

The 230-pound fullback signed a reported $4.3 million, four-year contract late Sunday, almost 10 days after he was first expected to report.

Colts

On the day coach Ted Marchibroda put the squad through the first of six scheduled two-a-day workouts, first-round draft choice Quentin Coryatt sat out with an ankle sprain, wideout Sammy Martin reinjured a finger and tight end Kerry Cash continued making strides toward earning a starting spot.

Chargers

Running back Rod Bernstine, penciled in as the H-back in new coach Bobby Ross' offense, signed a one-year contract on Monday, while quarterback John Friesz also seemed ready to end his holdout.

Broncos

Steve Sewell, who fractured his ankle during a scrimmage on Saturday, underwent surgery Monday morning and will miss the entire season.

The veteran running back and third-down specialist was originally expected to return at midseason, but doctors discovered his left ankle had been fractured in five places during the surgery, coach Dan Reeves said.

Falcons

Second-round draft choice Chuck Smith, a 6-2, 242-pound defensive end from Tennessee, signed a three-year contract Monday, leaving Atlanta with five veterans and two first round draft choices unsigned as two-a-days began.

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Saints

Starting left tackle Kevin Haverdink was hospitalized for tests on a chronic back problem, leaving New Orleans even thinner on the offensive line.

Bears

Coaches were still awaiting word on the extent of a hip injury sustained by strong safety Shaun Gayle over the weekend. The 1991 Pro Bowl alternate was hurt during a warmup on Saturday and returned to Chicago for tests.

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